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<div style="color: #333;">County extends data center moratorium</div>
County commissioners on Monday extended a moratorium on data center development for another year while reopening questions about whether past wind-energy regulations were adopted through proper public process. After hearing a planning commission recommendation to delay action until after the…
<div style="color: #333;">Leavenworth County commissioners pass 90-day moratorium on data centers</div>
The Leavenworth County Commission voted 3-2 Wednesday to impose a 90-day moratorium on data center development. The move comes as residents in Tonganoxie debate a proposed a 1,000-acre hyperscale data center north of Interstate 70, dubbed Project Bluestem. In a…
<div style="color: #333;">Residents say ‘just deny’ latest data center plan, but JoCo town’s hands may be tied this time</div>
Edgerton is the latest town in southern Johnson County to consider a new data center, despite continued pushback from residents — and this time, the community might not have a choice. Tuesday night, the Edgerton Planning Commission approved, by a…
<div style="color: #333;">More out-of-town sporting events are coming to Overland Park. That’s by design</div>
CrossFit championships, the Pickleball Open, Top Gun fast-pitch softball tournaments — these are all sporting events on the calendar in 2026 that are expected to draw hundreds, if not thousands, of visitors to Overland Park. They’re all examples of sports…
<div style="color: #333;">Grass fires burning in southwest Kansas prompt evacuation of one town</div>
One of the several grass fires burning in southwest Kansas caused an evacuation that has since been lifted for Meade. Meade County Sheriff Douglas Ritter said numerous fire crews from across Kansas and Oklahoma fought the fire south of town…
<div style="color: #333;">Wichita Is a Rare Mecca of Affordability for America’s New Middle Class</div>
Duplex boom is attracting middle-income earners to the Midwestern city. Read more: Wall Street Journal
<div style="color: #333;">Manhattan Public Library offers new lactation space</div>
The Manhattan Public Library made history this week by debuting the first-ever lactation pod installed in a Kansas public library. Mayor Susan Adamchak said it’s great that Manhattan offers this kind of health service. “One of the participants in the…
<div style="color: #333;">Lt. Governor David Toland Talks About Economic Development, Iola Theatre, and Future Plans</div>
Despite economic headwinds nationally. Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says Kansas is more than holding it’s own. Toland told Iola Radio News Friday since he and Governor Laura Kelly took office nearly 7 ½ years ago,…
<div style="color: #333;">Lt. Governor Toland says Emporia is positioned for economic development opportunities despite recent setbacks</div>
As Emporia and Lyon County continue to manage manufacturing losses and uncertainty surrounding local economic development leadership, Kansas Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said Monday that Emporia is uniquely positioned to attract new industry. “There’s a lot…
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